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Mali - Interim strategy note for the period FY14-15 (English)

Abstract

From 1991 to the coup of March 2012, Mali was considered a beacon of democracy and political stability. The two peaceful democratic transfers of power during the past 20 years, the country was on track to organize a third presidential election. Mali's... See More +From 1991 to the coup of March 2012, Mali was considered a beacon of democracy and political stability. The two peaceful democratic transfers of power during the past 20 years, the country was on track to organize a third presidential election. Mali's progress in building a democratic political system did not, however, translate into an effective and accountable governance system. In March 2012, a month before scheduled presidential elections, a military coup ousted the government in place since the 2007 democratic elections. Successful mediation under the auspices of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), a transitional Government of National Unity has been in place since August 2012, recognized by the international community, with a mandate of restore sovereignty over the entire territory of Mali and organizes fair and transparent national elections by end of July 2013. With United Nations (UN) Security Council (SC) backing, a coalition of Malian and foreign troops launched military operations in Northern Mali in January 2013. A political roadmap identifying milestones to restore democratic order was adopted by the parliament in January 2013. The roadmap envisages the establishment of an elected government and the re-building of trust in the Government of Mali. A commission on dialogue and reconciliation was established by the council of ministers in March 2013 comprised of a president, two vice presidents and thirty commissioners appointed by the interim president. The bank has continued to support the urgent needs of the Malian people throughout the 2011-12 events. It intends to accelerate its interventions and strengthen its focus on food security, equitable access to services, economic recovery for job creation and infrastructure development.
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